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My interest in Dutch Shepherds began in 1999 when I was introduced to the breed at a Schutzhund competition. I was impressed with their appearance, agility and energy so in 2000 I acquired my first Dutch Shepherd. Since then I have not owned any other breed of dog.
With my first Dutch Shepherd Dana von Kelterhof, I competed in the sport of Schutzhund and was able to travel across the United States for training and trials. We were 2002 USA Nationals Competitors (earning the Sue Barwig award), 2005 DVG Western Region Champions, 2006 DVG Nationals competitors (high WKG team), 2006 DVG Western Region Vice-Champions, and are featured in the video series “Obedience Without Conflict” by Ivan Balabanov. Together we worked with various sport groups, police agencies, SAR groups, and herding groups in both a teaching and learning capacity. Dana was truly an ambassador for the breed and is the foundation for Vrijheid Dutch Shepherds.
In 2001 I was able to pursue both my career and passion when I entered veterinary school at Iowa State University. I graduated as DVM in 2005. My special interest and training in veterinary medicine includes genetics and theriogenology, and I use this knowledge extensively in my breeding program.
In 2009 I wanted a new challenge, so I began French Ring training in addition to Schutzhund. The French Ring 1 was achieved with Vrijheid's Bonita and I am currently working towards French Ring 3 with her daughter Vrijheid's Isabeau.
Asheley McCleary DVM
Josh McCleary began decoy work in 2006, in order to confront a fear of dogs and to assist a friend in training his dog for PSA. His natural timing, atheletic ability and enjoyment of the work enabled him to quickly become one of the best known French Ring decoys in the United States!
Accomplishments:
French Ring:
(Decoy)
2008 lvl 1 Selection (Tisserand)
2009 lvl 2 Selection (Touy)
2009 lvl 3 Selection (Tisserand)
2010 NARA National Championship Decoy
2010 lvl 3 Selection (Piton)
2011 NARA National Championship Decoy
2012 NARA Regional Championship Decoy
(Handler/Owner/Trainer)
Vrijheids Hector
2012 FRI
2015 FRII
Mondio Ring:
(Decoy)
2008 lvl 1 Selection
2012 USMRA National Championship Decoy
2012 lvl 2 Selection
2013 USMRA National Championship Decoy
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